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EF54 VAA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,078 mi
Last recorded159,078 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 159,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 9 May 2024 132,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 113,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 103,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,547 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,547 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 99,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,890 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose perishing

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,427 miles

o/s/r door handle sticking open

n/s/f brake disc rusted on inside, possible siezed pad

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheels corroding heavily

Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheels corroding heavily

n/s/f brake disc rusted on inside, possible siezed pad

o/s/r door handle sticking open

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,099 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,526 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 54,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Additional braking device contacts damaged (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,263 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EF54 VAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF54 VAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF54 VAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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